School crowns spelling bee winners

Liberty Christian Academy held its 4th annual Scripps Spelling Bee on Jan. 16. WBNS Live Doppler 10 Meteorologist/Reporter and LCA graduate Josh Poland served as the special guest judge. The bee consisted of two levels, with the first level including first- through fourth-grade spellers and the second level including the first level winners, in addition to fifth- through eighth-grade spellers. Overall, there were nearly 30 rounds of competition, with more than 160 words used. The winning word was 'evince.' Liberty Christian student Gabi Black was crowned champion, while student Evie Antrim earned second place and student Austin Harter earned third place. The champion received, among other prizes, a gold medal and a subscription to 'Encyclopedia Brittanica.' The overall champion next advances to an on-line regional competition. Pictured front row are Gabi Black, Evie Antrim and Austin Harter. Josh Poland is pictured in the back row.